Joy Max Catering

About this pro

At Joy's Catering Plus, we pride ourselves in providing quality service and excellent food. We offer a wide range of authentic foods, and a wide range of services from just a delivery to a full-service catering. Also, we can build menus based around unique diets such as organic, vegetarian, gluten free and vegan.
From the first time you contact us to the day of your special event, we make sure the menu and services provided are built around your needs and dreams. After all, it is your event that you have allowed us the privilege of being a part of. We make sure that you can rest assured that every detail is thought of.
We also offer additional services such as rentals, event coordination, bartending services and venue referral.
Joy was recommended to us by a friend when our original caterer's business went belly up just 2 weeks before the wedding. We were in panic being we hadn't even planned the wedding yet with the original caterer, and had many doubts and fears. Joy was able to calmly take charge of the situation, and personally address each of our concerns with sensitivity, confidence and expertise. She put our minds at rest, and even save us money on rentals.
Our wedding guests later commented that the food was wonderful and the table settings looked magical. Joy was even about to make the perfect Swedish meatball and potato dish upon my husband's request. My husband and I highly recommend Joy Max as a catering professional.
Steven and Becky L.

19 hires on Thumbtack

Reviews

Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, responsiveness, and punctuality.

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Aug 14, 2017

Sandy N.

We had a high school graduation party in our backyard with about 95 guests, open-house style. Joy Max Catering set up a beautiful taco bar buffet with freshly skillet-heated corn tortillas, shredded beef and chicken and all the toppings, plus a fruit and a green salad. We loved the menu presented on its own stand for guests to see, plus each food item had a little description card on a stand. The buffet table truly looked very special. The food prep, set up, monitoring, and clean up was great. We were able to enjoy the guests, and knew the food was managed expertly.

Jun 22, 2016Verified

Edna A.

Joy did really very well with my short notice request. Everyone loves the salads and the presentation was excellent, in all the food was fantastic. My daughter's 18th Birthday (debut) turns out to be a great success . I will definitely ask JoyMax in my future events. I give her 5 stars for it.

Jun 21, 2016Verified

Jeanette A.

We needed a Corporate Luncheon and had to reschedule a caterer within two weeks of the date, when our original fell through. Joy Max Catering did a really great job working with us around our needs and keeping the budget to the lower level of our ask. She thought through logistics of how it would be served and how best to make it easier for people to carry their lunch once they selected their items. She was on time and very helpful getting everything ready. Overall very happy with the result!

May 3, 2016Verified

Ruth C.

The food could have been warmer otherwise it was just fine.

Apr 26, 2016Verified

FAQs

What types of customers have you worked with?

As a caterer the bulk of our jobs have been weddings but hve also been the caterers for memorials, military drills, and company picnics. Most often our clients have us do the catering and rentals. Our clients who have had us do the ful scale planning and execution have been very pleased also.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

The advice I have to offer is always compare apples to apples!
*When you get several bids from different caterers always compare the servings per item, the staff if included, whether all the caterers are including beverages and the place settings.
Look for flexibility!
* Your caterer should be willing to build a menu around you, add little touches that reflect you,etc. I would be hesitant about a cater who willn't work with you on the deatials.
Consider Getting as much through your caterer as possible this can save you time and money!
* Some caterers like myself can do/provide your wedding cake, the bartenders, and the rentals which means less work for you and less worry. Often they can get the rentals with a discount and they have developed relationships with the vendors.
Also ask the caterer questions!
* Ask what happens to the leftovers as most caterers hold the rights to the leftovers so they keep them even though you pay for it.
* Ask what is included for the amount quoted and get it in writing. Afterall it is no fun for you if on the day of your event you find added surprises on your bill.